Assistant Athletic Trainer

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

Centre College is seeking qualified applicants for a position of Associate or Assistant Athletic Trainer. As a key member of Centre College Sports Medicine Team, the Athletic Trainer will be an active part in the five domains of athletic training: prevention of athletic injuries, recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries, health care administration and professional development and responsibility. Start date is negotiable with opportunities to work various sports camps on campus in June and July.

This is a full time, 10-month position; Varies depending on workload and season, will include evenings, weekends, and overnight travel. Centre College is a DIII school with an athletics block scheduled from 4-7pm. Come join our amazing staff of lifelong learners and motivated coworkers.

These positions report to the Head Athletic Trainer / Athletic Healthcare Administrator. This position will provide comprehensive healthcare and injury prevention services for:

1. AT Position #1: Football, Baseball, Men’s & Women’s Tennis

2. AT Position #2: Football, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field, Cheer

Please indicate in your cover letter if you are applying for the Football/Baseball AT or Football/XCTF AT position. You may indicate if you are interested in both positions.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Provides practice and competition coverage of assigned teams, and assists other teams as needed.
• Travel as needed with assigned teams
• Appropriate use of therapeutic modalities, taping, and bracing
• Proactive identification and management of concussions in conjunction with team physician
• Completes necessary documentation using Sportsware EMR
• Collaborates with strength and conditioning staff, team physician, student health, and all other members of health care team regarding student-athlete care
• Clearly communicates with coaching staff regarding injuries and treatment plans
• Maintain CPR/First Aid for professional rescuer certification
• Relates necessary sports medicine information to visiting institutions and athletic training staff
• Daily operation and maintenance of athletic training facilities
• Administrative duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer
• Abides by rules set forth by both NCAA, state of Kentucky, and SAA conference
• Maintain continuing education according to the requirements of BOC and state of Kentucky
• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to an inclusive academic community, fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff from all social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Master’s Degree preferred, Bachelor's degree required.
• BOC certification in good standing
• License from the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
• First Aid/CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer
• NPI Number Preferred
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective team player
• Ability to react appropriately in emergency situations per state licensure guidelines
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions
• Additional certifications and skills, including but not limited to: Graston, ART, Cupping, Dry Needling, CSCS, CES, etc. are beneficial

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate physical activity and standing or walking for several hours per day
• Lifting and handling of moderately heavy objects (water, ice-chests, etc.) is expected (25-40lbs)

Benefits